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5100A-D/7° Main Beam, 90° HPBW

13 dB Gain

Directional

DME

Part Number: 500300-104

dBs 5100A-D/7° Main Beam, 90° HPBW

The dBs 5100A-D/7° is a uni-directional broadband, 10 element, higher performance, collinear dipole phased array designed specifically for use as a Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) antenna. The main beam of radiation peaks at 7° above the horizon for improved multipath performance. It exhibits very low side lobe levels and negative angle radiation (minimizes multipath). The above-the-horizon null-filled pattern minimizes the radiated cone of silence. The antenna handles input power to 5,000 watts at the standard DME pulse duty cycle and operates over its entire frequency range with an input VSWR at 50 Ω of less than 2.5:1.

This antenna provides vertically polarized, omni-directional coverage with the main beam of radiation tilted upward to minimize the effects of ground reflections.

The array is enclosed and effectively weatherproofed within a lightweight, small diameter, filament wound, and ground smooth fiberglass radome for prolonged trouble-free use under severe environmental conditions. Mounting is made by means of an integral base flange with 6 each mounting bolt holes. The RF input port is a Type N receptacle.

Obstruction light power is fed through the array and a provision is made for mounting an obstruction light and/or arrestor at the top of the array.

The model dBs 5100A-D/7° DME antenna has been designed for ruggedness, lightweight, minimum size, long life, and in accordance with FAA-E-2754 and FAA-G-2100. Exceeds the requirements of the UK CAA specification.

dBs 5100A-D/7° with Marine Option (P/N: 500300-124): The dBs 5100A-D/7° Marine Version antenna is an optional upgrade. The RF transmission assembly is completely sealed and weatherproofed to protect in harsh environments such as salt water, extreme humidity, wind, sand, snow, and ice. Contact our factory for more details.